4.

Electrical design

4.1 Insulation

ABB uses class F insulation systems for motors, which, with temperature rise B, is
the most common requirement among industry today.
Class F insulation system

Max ambient temperature 40 C

 Max permissible temperature rise 105 K
 Hotspot temperature margin + 10 K


Class B rise

Max ambient temperature 40 C

 Max permissible temperature rise 80 K
 Hotspot temperature margin + 10 K


Insulation system temperature class

Class F 155 C
 Class B 130 C
 Class H 180 C


The use of Class F insulation with Class B temperature rise gives ABB products a
25 C safety margin. This can be used to increase the loading for limited periods,
to operate at higher ambient temperatures or altitudes, or with greater voltage and
frequency tolerances. It can also be used to extend insulation life. For instance, a 10 K
temperature reduction will extend the insulation life.

C
180
15
155
130
120

10
Hotspot temperature margin

10

Permissible temperature rise

80

105

125

Maximum ambient temperature

40

40

40

B
130

F
155

H
180

40

Insulation class
Maximum winding temperature

Safety margins per insulation class

49